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At EmpathyHQ, we understand the importance of equipping children with the necessary skills to navigate the ups and downs of life. Our Program is designed to help children ages 0-17 learn how to manage their emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and seek support when needed. With a focus on fostering emotional intelligence and resilience, we provide a safe and supportive space for children to grow and thrive.
We believe that children who can effectively name and understand their feelings can then self-manage behaviors using coping skills and/or ask for help from staff members, thus reducing behaviors that lead to suspensions and academic issues.
Thank you for your interest in our no-cost, approx 12-week Individual and/or Group Counseling Services. Currently, our current grant-funded programs are available for individuals who meet the following criteria:
City of Arlington Residents (all ages) who meet any of the following criteria:
• Active Medicare or Medicaid coverage,• Receive TANF, SNAP/Food Stamps, or SSI benefits,
• Victims of intimate partner violence,
• Currently unsheltered / experiencing homelessness,
• Actively involved with CPS due to abuse/neglect,
• Age 62 or older,
• Medical diagnosis of Autism, IDD, Dementia, or AIDS, or
• Low to Moderate Income (please ask for our CDBG Self-Certification of Income Form)
• These services are partially funded by a Community Development Block Grant from the City of Arlington through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
• Statewide in Texas: Victims of Crime:
• Services are available to all ages affected by crimes such as assault, child abuse, family violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, or homicide.
• Funded through the Texas Office of the Attorney General’s Other Victim Assistance Grants (OVAG).
• Limited spots if this is the only qualifying grant.
Please note that these are grant-funded programs, and there may be times when funds are quickly depleted. We will do our best to communicate this in advance, but sometimes, these situations are beyond our control. You can also complete our New Client Forms in order to be contacted as our grant-funding changes.
Support our mission to sustain and grow these services by:
• Spreading the word or fundraising for North Texas Giving Day: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/empathyhqorg.
• Hosting a Facebook Birthday Fundraiser (Alliance Child & Family Solutions DBA EmpathyHQ, Tax ID 46-2117819).
• Sharing your testimonial about how these services have impacted you or someone you know:
• Submit Testimonial (English)
• Enviar Testimonio (Español)
Thank you for partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of those we serve!
Cost: $0 - FREE / GRANT FUNDED
Length of Services: Participants an receive either or both:
• 12 weeks (individual counseling)
• 12 weeks (group therapy)
Description of Programs:
• Individual Therapy for All Ages: Tailored to individual needs.
• Infant to Kindergarten Age Group Therapy: 1:2 Group Play Therapy to process trauma & explore appropriate ways to express feelings.
• Elementary Age Group Therapy: Games + Fun with a CBT, Trauma-Informed Approach to empower children to identify heir feelings, handle stressful situations using healthy coping skills, and learn how to discern afe adults to approach for help.
• Middle School o High School Age Group Therapy: includes the above elementary-age groups, but with higher emphasis on conflict resolution, healthy peer relationships, bullying, and reacting to peer pressure.
Scheduling:
• Group Therapy is generally scheduled between 4 - 6pm
• Individual Counseling is usually scheduled before 3pm
• Services are primarily in-person though telehealth may also be available.
